GEORGETOWN LAUNCHES SCIENCE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

Georgetown has launched a new program designed to expand opportunities for students from traditionally underserved communities pursuing studies in the sciences.

The Regents Science Scholars Program, funded by a $1.2 million investment from alumni Joe Zimmel (C’75) and Alison Lohrfink Blood (B’81), leverages the success of Georgetown’s innovation and efforts to address the critical shortage of underserved and first-generation college students who successfully complete degrees in the sciences. (read more)